Thornberry, Smith Begin Fy19 National Defense Authorization Process

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WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) took the first legislative step this week to begin the process of crafting the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), by introducing H.R. 5515, the “by request” version of the bill.

Thornberry on Military Action in Syria

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WASHINGTON, DC - Tonight, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks on the President’s announcement of military action against Syria in response to the recent chemical weapons attack:

Thornberry on Speaker Ryan

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WASHINGTON, DC -Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) made the following remarks about Speaker Paul Ryan’s announcement that he will not seek re-election:

Hasc Hearing Schedule: Apr. 16-20

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WASHINGTON, DC - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring seven (7) events the week of April16-20.

Thornberry Returns from East Africa Tour

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WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee returned today from a seven-day trip to oversee US military operations in East Africa. Thornberry stopped in Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, and Ethiopia; meeting with American service members, US military commanders, and local leaders including the Sudanese prime minister and the chief of staff of the Sudanese military. Returning to Washington, Thornberry commented on the missions and challenges faced by US forces:

Thornberry/Smith Announce Markup Schedule for Fy19 Ndaa

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WASHINGTON, DC - Reps Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Adam Smith (D-WA), respectively Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee today unveiled the schedule for the Committee’s consideration of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Opening Remarks of Chairwoman Stefanik

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled “Department of Defense (DoD) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Policy and Programs for Fiscal Year 2019.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here.